Goddard-Thorn theorem

proper noun

A theorem about certain vector spaces, relating to string theory. It describes properties of a functor that quantizes bosonic strings.

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no-ghost theorem
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Meanings

proper nounthe Goddard-Thorn theorem
  1. mathematicsA theorem about certain vector spaces, relating to string theory. It describes properties of a functor that quantizes bosonic strings.

    Synonyms: no-ghost theorem

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA theorem about certain vector spaces, relating to string theory. It describes properties of a functor that quantizes bosonic strings.

Similar
no-ghost theorem

Origin

Named after Peter Goddard and Charles Thorn.

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